DCI World Championship Finals in 2026 are scheduled for Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 5:30 PM (local time) in Indianapolis, Indiana, at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Quick Scoop: When Is DCI Finals?

  • Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
  • Time: 5:30 PM listed as event start time.
  • Location: Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN.
  • Event: DCI World Championship Finals (World Class gold medalist is crowned that night).

In practical fan terms, “DCI Finals” usually means this Saturday World Championship Finals show , where the top corps perform and the season’s champion is decided.

Finals Week Context

If you’re planning a trip, DCI “Finals week” is more than just the last night:

  • World Championships Week in 2026 runs August 3–8.
  • At Lucas Oil Stadium:
    • Prelims: Thursday, August 6.
* **Semifinals + All-Age Prelims:** Friday, August 7.

* **Finals (World Class + All-Age Finals same day’s festivities):** Saturday, August 8.

A typical Finals night schedule (from recent years) has: gates opening mid- afternoon, welcome around 5:30 PM, and top-12 corps performing into late evening before awards and a victory run.

Simple Date Table (HTML as requested)

Event Day Date (2026) Approx. Start / Notes Venue
World Championship Prelims Thursday August 6, 2026 All World Class corps, all-day event Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
World Championship Semifinals
\+ All- Age Prelims		 Friday August 7, 2026 Semifinals for top corps Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
World Championship Finals Saturday August 8, 2026 Event start listed as 5:30 PM local time Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, IN
All timing is subject to change each season, so it’s a good idea to double-check the official DCI event page closer to August for any updated schedule details.

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